Evansville IceMen

IceMen Win Streak Continues

Evansville IceMen — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:24:26 +0000

The Arizona Sundogs had trouble finding ways to stop the Evansville IceMen, which beat Sundogs, 5-2.

Evansville got the win thanks to a great game by Todd Robinson, who had one goal and two assists. Robinson scored on the power play 8:07 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Evansville. The IceMen had taken the advantage when Arizona’s Adam Smyth got sent off for elbowing. Matt Gens picked up the assist.

Evansville made the most of it opportunities with a man advantage, slotting home three goals while the Sundogs were on the penalty kill.

The IceMen’s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Arizona power plays. Evansville failed to reach its usual level of shot production, putting 23 pucks on goal after averaging 29 shots per game this season. The defensemen of the IceMen were also effective in Arizona’s zone, and came away with two goals.

Evansville additionally got points from Gens, who also had one goal and two assists and Philippe Plante, who also registered one goal and one assist. Mark Cody also scored for Evansville. In addition, Evansville received assists from Chad Langlais, who had two and Brian Bicek, Nicklas Lindberg, and Steve Makway, who contributed one each.

The Sundogs put 37 shots on net during the contest, more than the 30 they average per game.

Arizona was helped by Luke Erickson, who tallied one goal. Erickson scored 14:22 into the second period to make the score 4-2 Evansville. Daymen Rycroft provided the assist. Other players who recorded assists for Arizona were Samson Mahbod, Kevin Petovello, and Nathan ONabigon, who each chipped in one.

Evansville’s Pier-Olivier Pelletier stopped 35 shots out of the 37 that he faced. The IceMen ended with 26 minutes in penalty time with three minors and two majors. For Evansville, Mike Sgroi was ejected from the game. Mike Spillane made 18 saves for the Sundogs on 23 shots. Arizona ended with 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors and two majors.

1st Place IceMen Equal Their Own Best & CHL Best Win Streak Of Year At 6!

Evansville IceMen — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:54:56 +0000

THE ICEMEN MAJESTICS: Completing the sweep of their 4-games in 6-nights work week, the Evansville IceMen of the Central Hockey League have strengthened and lengthened their lead atop the Turner Conference standings to three points over their principal archrivals, the Fort Wayne Komets. Under the astute and argute auspices of second year General Manager/Head Coach Rich Kromm, the IceMen have elevated their season overall record to a lustrous 49(32-13-4) totaling 68-points. In the midst of an ambitious February docket consisting of 15-games in 27-days, the IceMen, despite being beset with injuries and suspensions, have been undaunted and untrammeled in staying the steady course, winning with great aplomb, alacrity and frequency. They will embark on another strenuous stretch of 4-games in 5-days this week seeking to protect that 3-ponts advantage over Fort Wayne 50(31-16-3) 65-points with 1-game in hand on the Komets who are 6(2-3-1) in their last 6-decisions. Evansville “Men of Ice” have opened up an 8-points advantage over third place Missouri 49(28-17-4) 60-points and an 11-points bulge over fourth place Quad City 50(28-21-1) 57 and Rapid City 48(26-17-5) 57. This week, the IceMen will continue their current 4-game homestand with three appearances at their home of the fabulous Ford Center, downtown Evansville. It’s the first-ever Education Day Game, Wednesday morning at 10:30 am when the first-place squad caps a two-game home set with the Arizona Sun Dogs. Berry Conference kingpin Wichita comes calling Friday night before Fort Wayne touches down in our town for some Saturday night action with the IceMen sextet. The week’s workload is capped Sunday in a matinee affair at Dayton against the Gems.

MORE PRIMO PROMOS PRESENTED: The IceMen have attained the reputation of presenting the best promotion nights in the CHL and all of minor pro hockey at their home of the fabulous Ford Center. This week may be the best yet! Wednesday morning at 10:30 am will be the first-ever Education Day Game when the IceMen complete their two game home series against Arizona. School-age students throughout the area will be making class field trips by attending and watching their hometown first place pro hockey team in action. Friday night when the IceMen guest Wichita, it has been designated as Pet Adoption Night from New Hope Animal Rescue in Henderson, KY. In addition, to inject some zest and zeal into the Friday night, the world renowned “Albert the Sport Juggler” will be on hand to perform his unique-technique talents. The IceMen promotions department will crown the homestand week when they present the Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders as they entertain the IceMen loyal, avid and rabid fans Saturday night when Fort Wayne comes to town.

“ICEMEN LIVE PRESENTED BY COORS LIGHT”: After a one week hiatus due to travel conflicts, “IceMen Live Presented by Coors Light” returns Monday night for another lively, entertaining evening of family fun, prizes and surprises, live from Show-Me’s East. This week, the “Voice of the IceMen,” Terry Ficorelli’s guests will be the CHL’s premiere goal-scoring cannoneer, Brian Bicek and recent acquisition, defenseman Chad Langlais. The program is presented every Monday night throughout the IceMen hockey season from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on the flagship home of the IceMen WEOA-AM 1400 and 1400amweoa.com.

ICEMEN ATTENDANCE RISING: This past Sunday, the IceMen were making their first home appearance since February 10^th when they severed a 3-game home losing skein with a spine-tingling, spellbinding comeback 3-2 OT triumph over intra-conference foe Dayton. Upon returning home after a highly-successful 4-game road excursion, the IceMen attracted another extraordinary crowd of 5,846, their largest Sunday crowd of the campaign. Presently, the IceMen rank fifth in the league in average attendance at an impressive 4,603 per game.

RAMPAGING RECORD: Through the first 49-games of the season, the IceMen have compiled a sterling record of 49(32-13-4) 68-points. Their latest win streak has reached 6-in a row which equals Evansville’s and the CHL’s longest win streak of the current campaign. The Coach Kromm crew’s last setback was back on February 8^th at home when Fort Wayne ambushed them, 4-3. The IceMen are 8(7-1-0) in their last 8-starts. Since the beginning of the new calendar year, the IceMen have been virtually indomitable, sustaining a scant 4-setbacks in 23-games in that span; 23(17-4-2). Their second longest win streak of the year has been 5-consecutively; longest undefeated skeins of the season have been a CHL league-wide best 12(10-0-2) and 7(6-0-1). The IceMen have not been saddled with a losing month thus far this season; October 2(1-0-1); November 11(8-3-0); December 13(6-6-1); January 13(10-1-2); February 10(7-3-0).

FLASHBACK FACT: The IceMen are the most improved team in the CHL this season. The IceMen first place record for the season stands at 49(32-13-4) 68-points. One year ago after 49-games, their record was 49(16-26-7) 39-points. The IceMen have doubled their total number of wins from one year ago (16 to 32); have half the number of defeats (26 to 13) and 29-more points (39 to 68). Evansville’s final record last season was 66(21-32-13) 55-points. With still 17-more games remaining for this season, the IceMen have 11-more wins, 13-more points and 19-less losses than all of last season.

FORD FLOURISHING: After enduring an uncharacteristic, season longest 3-game losing streak at home, the IceMen have resiliently and buoyantly bounced back with two consecutive victories at their Ford Center homestead. In the process, they have upgraded their home log to a splendid 25(17-7-1) 35-points. The IceMen are a superb 12(9-3-0) in their last dozen dates on the home base. Their longest home win streaks have been 7-consecutively and 4-in a row. Last year’s home record was a rather inferior 30(11-13-6) 28-points. Evansville has accrued 6-more wins, 6-fewer losses and gathered 7-more points than all of last season in home ice performances.

INVADE AND PERVADE: One of the greatest turning points and climactic junctures of the current campaign occurred in the IceMen recent, arduous 4-game Southern road expedition. The IceMen were impeccably magnificent in sweeping their entire Southern sojourn with a perfect 4(4-0-0) record; Two triumphs were extracted from the Oilers in Tulsa and the middle two spirited away from the Rio Grande Valley on consecutive nights against the Killer Bees. Overall, the IceMen have advanced their latest road win skein to 5-in a row, representing their longest road win streak of the season. Their last taste of the bitter herb of defeat abroad was back last month on January 28^th when they trembled at Dayton, 4-3; their lone loss in the entire month of January. Their second longest road win streak has been 4-in succession; longest unblemished streak has been 6(5-0-1); second longest in this category has been 5(3-0-2). The IceMen boast the CHL Turner Conference best road record at a sparkling 24(15-6-3) which is the second best overall in the CHL. Since the inception of the new calendar year, the IceMen have incurred a scant single setback in hostile territory; last 11(8-1-2). Evansville’s road record for all of last season was 36(10-19-7) 27-points.

VERY BERRY GOOD: The IceMen have been prospering at the expense of the Berry Conference competition this campaign. The hometown team is presently riding the rising rapids of a 6-game win streak outside their own conference colony. In the process, they have enhanced their Berry Conference record to a supreme 9(8-1-0). Last year, the IceMen assembled a rather desolate mark of 13(3-9-1) against Berry Conference opposition.

GLAMOROUS AVARICE: Flaws have been few under the most scrutinizing magnifying glass defensively for the IceMen; especially during their latest skyrocketing, meteoric surge. In winning 6-in a row, the kinetic “Kromminator” contingent has practiced frugality totality in allowing only 10-GA for a GAA of an avarice 1.67. In registering a record of 8(7-1-0) in their last 8-dates, the commitment to strong and stellar defensive performance has been enormous as the “Icers” have permitted only 18-GA for a GAA of a stingy 2.25.

THE ACE SHOWCASE: Todd Robinson 49(17-54-71) continues to top the CHL scoring derby with Brian Bicek 49(31-22-53) listed 9^th and Nicklas Lindberg 48(12-36-48) ranked #18. Bicek’s 31-goals are league foremost while Robinson’s 54-assists are 14-more than the rest of the league and his 23-PPA also the best of the rest in the loop. Bicek’s 4-SHG lead the league with Robinson tied for 2^nd most with 3-SHG. Mario Boilard (144) ranks 3^rd in the CHL in PIM. Bicek’s +20 rating ranks him as 5^th best. In CHL defense scoring, the IceMen rank 1-2. Steve Makway is on top with 47(4-33-37); Matt Gens is runner-up 49(8-26-34); Philippe Plante is 12^th 48(9-18-27). Makway (33) and Gens (26) are also 1-2 in assists for defense while Plante (3) and Gens (3) rank tied for 2^nd in GWG. Plante’s 4-SHA are still #1. Gens 13-PPA tie him for circuit 2^nd among the defense. Gens 141-SOG list him at #3. In CHL rookie scoring, Malcolm Gwilliam 49(13-15-28) is #12; his +8 rating is 3^rd best. In the goaltending department, Bryan Gillis is rated 3^rd best with a 2.29 GAA and .927 SPCT. Gillis boasts the league’s best overall record and road record at 26(21-4-1) overall and 10(9-1-0) respectively. Pier-Olivier Pelletier ranks 10^th with a 2.75 GAA.

TAPE-TO-TAPE TODD: Veteran center Todd Robinson has never been better in elevating his overall excellent play to yet another level. During his first place club’s latest torrid winning spell, “T. Rob” has been of monumental majesty. The league’s leading point-meister has extended his latest point streak to 10-games, matching his previous season-high. The “Robinsonian” rampage has produced 17-points in that span with 10(6-11-17). Moreover, he tops the team in PPG with 6 and multi-point games with 17. Robinson has connected on the IceMen GWG in 3 of the team’s last 7-victories with 2 of those by way of extra time overtime and the OTSO.

BRIAN BREAKAWAY BOULEVARD: Jet-streaming center/left wing Brian Bicek is enjoying the finest hour of his four-year pro career. “Ice-Bice-Baby” has electrified the league with his blinding, blazing breakaway speed and his velvet touch in around the enemy cage. “The Pocket Rocket” recently completed his second 5-game goal-scoring streak of the season with 5(6-1-7). He is still on a 10game point streak as well with 10(8-4-12). Of his league-high and all-time career-best 31-goals, 25 of them have been stoked over the last 31-games.

P.O. ROAD SHOW AGLOW: Four year goaltender Pier-Olivier Pelletier has been extraordinarily successful in exorcizing the woes, throes and travail of an uncharacteristic 6-game winless spell at 6(0-5-1) The former #2 draft choice of the NHL Phoenix Coyotes was at the top his game, once again, in backstopping his team to 3-crucial conquests during the 4-game sweep of the Southern road swing the past week. In posting a perfect mark of 3(3-0-0) on the escapade, Pelletier authored a GAA of a masterful 1.92.

GILLIS WILL US: CHL Rookie of the Year candidate Bryan Gillis has been the precocious master of his domain and divine province. In his lone start for the past week, “The Great Gilly in Goal” fashioned yet another masterpiece in spearheading his team to a 3-1 Sunday verdict on home ice against Arizona. The first-year phenom has seen his latest win streak reach 4-in succession; last 4(4-0-0). Moreover he has carded a brilliant mark of 15(14-1-0) in his last 15-starts. Gillis has accounted for 16 of his team’s last 19-overall victories.

ON TRACK WITH “BIG MACK”: Eight-year veteran defenseman Steve Makway is operating at full, maximum and optimum efficiency and proficiency at this hour of the season. The league’s top scoring rearguard has been averaging nearly a point a game in recent IceMen action. In his last 22-games, he has assembled 20-points on 1-goal, 19-assists; 22(1-19-20). His lofty +15 rating ranks as the second best for the IceMen and best among Evansville defensemen.

ALL THAT GENS JAZZ: Six-year pro Matt Gens has been the consummate workhorse on the IceMen ostensibly depleted defense. Logging 40-minutes a game the CHL All-Star has climbed to circuit second in CHL defense scoring. In his last 4-games; 4(1-4-5), averaging over a point a game. One of his 3-GWG has been on OT/GWG for the first place team.

THE PLANTE PLANET: Stellar veteran defenseman Philippe Plante has emerged as one of the most exemplary team leaders in the CHL. The 13-year consummate pro has led the way for his first place team through his poise, polish, professionalism and composure no matter how daunting the situation may be. His 9-total goals as well as 5-PPG top all IceMen defensemen in both key, touch-in-the-clutch categories. His stellar +13 rating ties him with Nicklas Lindberg for third best for the IceMen squadron.

POWER PLAY PRECISION: The IceMen extra man band is back on the beam following a brief interlude which was rift with vicissitudes. Right up to date today, the IceMen power play is 2 for the last 2; 100%; 4 for the last 7; 57.1%; 5 for the last 12; 41.7% and 6 for the last 18; 33.3%. For the season, Evansville power play has ascended to circuit second at 41-198; 20.8%. The penalty-killing cast of characters continues to make live less-than-ideal for the adversarial power play operations. Evansville still ranks in the top spot with an efficiency rating of 85.8% with the opposition competition being 33-233. Evansville’s 10-SHG rank a lofty third best in the league.

MINING THE MILESTONES: Brian Bicek (98) is 2-goals away from pro career 100 with 58 of those goals coming in less than two full seasons thus far in Evansville. Bicek has played in 191-consecutive games dating back to the 2009-10 season with the IHL Muskegon Lumberjacks. Last week, Todd Robinson surpassed the 1,200 points plateau in his illustrious 13-year pro career; 854(328-877-1,205). Matt Gens (188) is 12-points shy of 200. Nicklas Lindberg (291) is 9-assists away from 300. Steve Makway (188) is 12-assists away from pro career 200. Sean O’Connor (92) is 8-assists shy of 100.

FEW FUN FAST FACTS FROM “FIC”: The IceMen remain undefeated both on Tuesday 6(5-0-1) and Sunday 8(7-0-1) for a combined mark of 14(12-0-2). The IceMen continue to flourish on Friday with an overall mark of 15(12-3-0) and a perfect 6(6-0-0) on the road. They are undefeated on the road in February at 5(5-0-0). The IceMen are the best first period team in the league, outscoring their opponents, 61-37 overall. When the IceMen surrender 2-GA or less, they are perfect at 27(27-0-0). When they score 4 or more goals, they are 19(17-2-0). When they outshoot the opposition, the record is 21(18-3-0).

THE ICEMEN GAME CALENDAR FOR THIS WEEK:

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22^ND ARIZONA AT THE ICEMEN 10:30 AM

The IceMen and the Sun Dogs will wrap-up the 2-game series in Evansville on the IceMen first-ever Education Day Game at the Ford Center. The IceMen prevailed in game one on Sunday, 3-1, on the strength of a 3-goal unanswered second period resurgence that erased a 1-0 deficit. The IceMen lifetime record against Arizona is 2(2-0-0) with both wins coming in Evansville.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24^TH WICHITA AT THE ICEMEN 7:15 PM

For the third time this season, the two conference kingpins will collide with the series squared at 2(1-1-0). Home ice advantage has represented no advantage whatsoever thus far with the IceMen extracting a 5-2 verdict on the road back on December 2^nd and the Thunder reciprocating December 31^st in Evansville with a late come-from-behind 7-5 triumph to sabotage the IceMen New Year’s celebration.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25^TH FORT WAYNE AT THE ICEMEN 7:15 PM

Potentially, once again, this could develop into another battle supreme for the Turner Conference’s top perch with the IceMen broaching the new week with a 3-point advantage over the Komets with Evansville holding one game in hand. The IceMen trail in the season series, 10(3-6-1), having dropped 6 of the last 7-bouts and 4 of the last 5 on home ice.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26^TH THE ICEMEN AT DAYTON 3:00 PM

The IceMen and the Gems will clash for the 10^th and final time this season with the IceMen the more predominant team as their 10(9-1-0) series lead would attest. In Dayton, the IceMen have compiled a mark of 4(3-1-0), bowing in their last trip to historical Hara Arena back on January 28^th, 4-3. That setback halted the IceMen 12-game undefeated streak at 12(10-0-2) and denied their bid to complete the month of January undefeated.

THE ICEMEN ON YOUR SMART PHONES AND I-PHONES: IceMen fans who own Smart Phones and I-Phones can now take the IceMen game broadcasts and Monday night radio show, “IceMen Live Presented by Coors Light” wherever they go. For more information, visit the IceMen web-site at www.evansvilleicemen.com.

THE ICEMEN ON WEOA-AM 1400 & THE ICEMEN RADIO NETWORK: Evansville and the Tri-State, your pro hockey team plays here! All of the IceMen game broadcasts are on flagship station home WEOA-AM 1400 and the world-wide internet at 1400amweoa.com and the IceMen Radio Network. WMSK-AM 1550 in Morganfield, KY also is there on the air for every game while WITZ-AM 990 and WITZ-FM 104.7, Jasper, IN carry a select schedule of games numbering between 23-30 for the season.

THE ICEMEN DAILY UPDATES ARE EVERYWHERE ON THE AIR: Continuing with their expanded coverage, the IceMen daily update report can be found on 16-different radio stations throughout the Tri-State region including flagship home WEOA-AM 1400, Monday through Friday at 4:20 pm. On the Townsquare Media family of stations; WGBF-FM 103.1 at 4:40 pm; WGBF-AM 1280 at 4:50 pm; WKDQ-FM 99.5 at 4:35 pm; WJLT-FM 105.3 at 4:45 pm; WDKS-FM 106.1 at 4:35 pm; WBKR-FM 92.5 (Owensboro, KY) at 4:40 pm; WOMI-AM 1490 (Owensboro, KY) at 4:50 pm. Elsewhere, on WITZ-AM 990 and WITZ-FM 104.7, Jasper, IN at 8:20 am, 12:20 pm and 4:20 pm. WSON-AM 860 and WSON-FM 96.5 in Henderson, KY at 4:30 pm as well as on WMSK-AM 1550 at 7:30 am and 4:30 pm and WMSK-FM 101.3, Morganfield, KY at 4:25 pm. The latest addition is WYNX-FM ESPN Radio 106.7 in Mount Vernon, IN.

THE ICEMEN TICKET INFORMATION: IceMen single game tickets for all home games are on sale at the Ford Center Ticket Office and at Ticketmaster.com or by contacting the IceMen offices for various ticket plans and great group rates at (812) 421-GOAL (4625) or visit our website at www.evansvilleicemen.com.

IceMen Weekly Notes 2-20-12

Evansville IceMen — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:53:02 +0000

EVANSVILLE ICEMEN WEEKLY NOTES 2/20/12

–TO COMPLETE THE SWEEP OF 4-GAMES IN 6-NIGHTS THE PAST WEEK, THE ICEMEN SWELLED THEIR LATEST WIN STREAK TO 6-IN A ROW, EQUALING THEIRS AND THE CHL’S LONGEST WINNING STREAKS OF THE SEASON.

–EVANSVILLE’S LAST TASTE OF THE BITTER HERB OF DEFEAT WAS BACK ON FEBRUARY 8^TH WHEN THEY BOWED AT HOME TO FORT WAYNE, 4-3.

–THE FIRST PLACE ICEMEN HAVE WON 7 OF THEIR LAST 8-STARTS; LAST 8(7-1-0); IN THEIR LAST 23-GAMES, THE ICEMEN MARK STANDS AT 23(17-4-2).

–AFTER ENDURING A SEASON-HIGH 3-GAME LOSING STREAK AT HOME, THE ICEMEN HAVE COME BACK AND WON THEIR LAST 2-HOME STARTS AT THE FORD CENTER.

–ON THE ROAD, THE ICEMEN HAVE COMPOSED THEIR LONGEST WIN STREAK OF THE SEASON AT 5-IN A ROW WITH THEIR LAST LOSS ABROAD BEING BACK LAST MONTH ON JANUARY 28^TH IN DAYTON WHERE THEY BOWED TO THE GEMS, 4-3.

–THE ICEMEN ARE CURRENTLY ON A 6-GAME WIN STREAK AGAINST BERRY CONFERENCE COMPETITION AND ARE 9(8-1-0) OVERALL AGAINST THE BERRY CONFERENCE OPPOSITION. LAST YEAR, THEIR RECORD OUTSIDE THEIR OWN CONFERENCE WAS AN ANEMIC 13(3-9-1).

–THE ICEMEN ALSO COMPLETED A SWEEP OF A RATHER ARDUOUS 4-GAME SOUTHERN ROAD EXPEDITION THE PAST WEEK, POSTING A PERFECT 4(4-0-0) MARK WITH TWO TRIUMPHS IN TULSA AND TWO MORE ON CONSECUTIVE NIGHTS IN RIO GRANDE VALLEY.

–THE ICEMEN FIRST PLACE RECORD FOR THE SEASON STANDS AT 49(32-13-4) 68-POINTS. ONE YEAR AGO AFTER 49-GAMES, THEIR RECORD WAS 49(16-26-7) 39-POINTS. THE ICEMEN HAVE DOUBLED THEIR TOTAL NUMBER OF WINS FROM ONE YEAR AGO (16 TO 32); HAVE HALF THE NUMBER OF DEFEATS (26 TO 13) AND 29-MORE POINTS (39 TO 68).

–EVANSVILLE’S FINAL RECORD LAST SEASON WAS 66(21-32-13) 55-POINTS. WITH STILL 17-GAMES REMAINING FOR THIS SEASON, THE ICEMEN HAVE 11-MORE WINS, 13-MORE POINTS AND 19-LESS LOSSES THAN ALL OF LAST SEASON.

–AT HOME, THE ICEMEN RECORD IS 25(17-7-1) 35-POINTS. LAST YEAR’S HOME RECORD FOR THE ENTIRE SEASON WAS 30(11-13-6) 28-POINTS. ON THE ROAD LAST SEASON, THE ICEMEN RECORD WAS 36(10-19-7) 27-POINTS. THIS YEAR’S ROAD RECORD IS 24(15-6-3) 33-POINTS WITH STILL 9-MORE ROAD GAMES REMAINING.

–EVANSVILLE’S ROAD RECORD OF 24(15-6-3) IS THE BEST IN THE TURNER CONFERENCE AND SECOND BEST IN THE ENTIRE CHL.

–DURING THEIR 6-GAME WIN STREAK, THE ICEMEN HAVE ALLOTTED ONLY 10-GA FOR A GAA OF 1.67. IN REGISTERING A RECORD OF 8(7-1-0) IN THEIR LAST 8-OUTINGS, THE ICEMEN HAVE ALLOWED ONLY 18-GA FOR A GAA OF A STINGY AND STELLAR 2.25.

–THE ICEMEN REMAIN UNDEFEATED ON BOTH TUESDAY 6(5-0-1) AND SUNDAY 8(7-0-1) THUS FAR THIS SEASON FOR A COMBINED RECORD IN THIS DEPARTMENT OF 14(12-0-2).

–THE ICEMEN CONTINUE TO FLOURISH ON FRIDAY AS WELL WITH A MARK OF 15(12-3-0) OVERALL AND A PERFECT 6(6-0-0) ON THE ROAD.

–SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE NEW CALENDAR YEAR, THE ICEMEN HAVE SUSTAINED ONLY 4-DEFEATS IN 23-GAMES; 23(17-4-2).

–THE ICEMEN ARE UNDEFEATED ON THE ROAD IN FEBRUARY WITH AN IMPECCABLE MARK OF 5(5-0-0).

–SINCE THE BEINNING OF THE NEW CALENDAR YEAR, THE ICEMEN ON THE ROAD HAVE SUSTAINED A SCANT SINGLE SETBACK; 11(8-1-2) IN THAT SPAN.

–THE ICEMEN ARE THE BEST FIRST PERIOD TEAM IN THE CHL, OUTGOALING THE OPPONENTS, 61-37 OVERALL; AT HOME: 32-20; ON THE ROAD: 29-17.

–WHEN THE ICEMEN SCORE THE FG OF THE GAME, THEIR RECORD IS 28(22-3-3); WHEN LEADING AFTER THE FIRST PERIOD, THEIR RECORD IS 26(19-4-3); WHEN LEADING AFTER THE SECOND PERIOD; 26(23-1-2).

–WHEN THE ICEMEN SURRENDER 2-GA OR LESS, THEIR RECORD IS A PERFECT PERSON-FIED 27(27-0-0).

–WHEN THEY SCORE 4 OR MORE GOALS, THE ICEMEN MARK STANDS AT 19(17-2-0); WHEN THEY SCORE 3 OR MORE, THE MARK IS 37(28-6-3).

–WHEN THE ICEMEN OUTSHOOT THEIR OPPONENTS, THEIR RECORD STANDS AT 21(18-3-0).

–WHEN THE ICEMEN DEFEATED ARIZONA SUNDAY ON HOME ICE, 3-1, IT MARKED THE 13^TH GAME THUS FAR THIS SEASON THAT THE ICEMEN HAD PERMITTED ONLY 1-GA IN THE GAME.

–THE ICEMEN POWER PLAY, RANKED #2 IN THE CHL, IS PERCOLATING PRODIGIOUSLY IN RECENT ACTION; GOING 2 FOR THE LAST 2; 100%; 4 FOR THE LAST 7; 57.1%; 5 FOR THE LAST 12; 41.7% AND 6 FOR THE LAST 18; 33.3%.

–THE LEAGUE’S LEDAING SCORER TODD ROBINSON 49(17-54-71) IS CURRENTLY ON HIS SECOND 10-GAME POINT STREAK OF THE SEASON; 10(6-11-17). ROBINSON HAS MAESTROED 17-MULTI-POINT GAMES WHILE HIS 54-ASSISTS ARE 14-MORE THAN THE REST OF THE CHL AND HIS 23-PPA ALSO PACE THE LOOP.

–BRIAN BICEK, RANKED 9^TH IN CHL SCORING WITH 49(31-22-53), LEADS THE CHL IN GOAL-CANNONEERING WITH 31 WITH 25 OF THOSE GOALS STRUCK IN THE LAST 31-GAMES. BICEK IS ON A 10-GAME POINT STREAK AS WELL WITH 10(8-4-12). HE RECENTLY COMPLETED HIS SECOND 5-GAME GOAL STREAK OF THE SEASON WITH 5(6-1-7). BICEK’S +20 RATING IS THE BEST ON THE ICEMEN CLUB AND RANKS AS 5^TH BEST IN THE CHL.

—STEVE MAKWAY 47(4-33-37) AND MATT GENS 49(8-26-34) RANK 1-2 IN CHL DEFENSE SCORING WITH MAKWAY’S 33-ASSISTS AND GENS 26-HELPERS ALSO RUNNING 1-2 IN THE LOOP.

–GOALTENDER PIER-OLIVIER PELLETIER SEVERED HIS 6-GAME PERSONAL WINLESS STREAK; 6(0-5-1) BY BACKSTOPPING HIS TEAM TO 3 OF ITS 4-CONSECUTIVE VICTORIES ON THE RECENTLY CONCLUDED 4-GAME SOUTHERN ROAD SWING; 3(3-0-0) WITH A GAA OF A THRIFTY 1.92.

–ROOKIE SENSATION BRYAN GILLIS CONTINUES TO RADIATE IN GOAL FOR THE ICEMEN. HIS LATEST WIN STREAK IS 4-IN A ROW, HE IS 15(14-1-0) IN HIS LAST 15-STARTS AND HAS BEEN IN GOAL FOR 16 OF THE ICEMEN LAST 19-VICTORIES. HE ALSO HAS POSTED THE CHL’S BEST ROAD RECORD AT 10(9-1-0); AT HOME: 16(12-3-1). HIS GAA OF 2.29 RANKS LEAGUE-WIDE THIRD BEST; HIS SPCT OF .927 ALSO RANKS #3 IN THE CHL. HIS 26(21-4-1) MARK AND .827 WIN PERCENATGE ARE THE BEST IN THE LEAGUE.

–RIGHT WING SEAN O’CONNOR HAS FIRED 3-GOALS IN THE LAST 4-GAMES; 4(3-1-4).

–TODD ROBINSON HAS DELIVERED ALL 3 OF HIS SEASON’S GWG OVER THE SPAN OF THE ICEMEN LAST 7-VICTORIES.

–THE ICEMEN COLLECTIVE TEAM TOTAL OF 10-SHG RANK AS THIRD MOST IN THE CHL WITH BRIAN BICEK TOPPING THE CHL WITH 4-SHG AND TODD ROBINSON TIED FOR #2 BEST WITH 3-SHG.

–IN HIS LAST 25-GAMES, MALCOLM GWILLIAM IS 25(12-11-23) SINCE BEING INSTALLED ON THE #1 LINE WITH TODD ROBINSON AND JOSH BEAULIEU. UNTIL THAT POINT, IN HIS FIRST 24-GAMES, HE WAS 24(1-4-5),

IceMen Get Fifth Straight Win as Gillis Notches 21st Victory

Evansville IceMen — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:41:39 +0000

Evansville, IN: After a successful 4 game road trip, The IceMen have returned home to battle the Arizona Sundogs. The conference leading IceMen defeated the Sundogs 3-1 in front of a hometown crowd of 5846. The IceMen take win off a huge second period by scoring three unanswered goals. The IceMen have a 3 point lead in the Turner Conference.

The first period found both teams playing solid back and forth hockey. The Sundogs would score first after getting the first power play of the game when Nicklas Lindberg would get called for interference. Kevin Petovello would score off a pass from Craig MacDonald. The IceMen would outshoot the Sundogs 13 -5 on the period.

Todd Robinson would start the scoring onslaught for the IceMen at the 2:18 mark off a rebound off a Malcolm Gwilliam shot. Mark Cody would give the IceMen their first lead of the night at the 8:07 mark off a pass from Nicklas Lindberg. Sean O’Conner would make it 3-1 for the IceMen at the 15:42 mark. O’Conner’s goal would come off a scramble in front of Sundogs Goaltender Mark Spillane. Matt Pierce and Tyler Butler would drop the gloves at the 16:27 mark of the period.

The only action of the third period came when Tyler Butler and Mark Cody would drop the gloves behind the Arizona goal with Cody coming away with the victory. The third period would remain scoreless as neither team could find the net. Bryan Gillis would record his 21^st victory of the season.

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THE ICEMEN ON WEOA-AM 1400 AND THE ICEMEN RADIO NETWORK: Evansville and the Tri-State, your pro hockey team plays here! For a second consecutive season, all of the IceMen game broadcasts, home and away, play-by-play, all the way are on flagship WEOA-AM 1400 and the world-wide internet at 1400amweoa.com and the IceMen Radio Network. WMSK-AM 1550 in Morganfield, KY also is there on the air for every game while WITZ-AM 990 and WITZ-FM 104.7, Jasper, IN carry a select schedule of games numbering between 23-30.

THE ICEMEN DAILY UPDATES ARE EVERYWHERE ON THE AIR!!!: Continuing with their expanded coverage this second season, the IceMen daily update reports can be found on 14-different radio stations throughout the Tri-State region including flagship WEOA-AM 1400 Monday through Friday at 4:20 pm. Listen as well for the IceMen daily reports on the Townsquare Media family of stations; WGBF_FM 103.1 at 4:40 pm; WGBF-AM 1280 at 4:50 pm; WKDQ-FM 99.5 at 4:35 pm; WJLT-FM 105.3 at 4:45 pm; WDKS-FM 106.1 at 4:35 pm. WBKR-FM 92.5 (Owensboro, KY) 4:40 pm; WOMI-AM 1490 (Owensboro, KY) 4:50 pm. Elsewhere, on WITZ-AM 990 and WITZ-FM 104.7 in Jasper at 8:20 am, 12:20 pm and 4:20 pm; WSON-AM 860 and WSON-FM 96.5 in Henderson, KY at 4:30 pm as well as on WMSK-AM 1550 at 7:30 am and 4:30 pm and WMSK-FM 101.3, Morganfield, KY at 4:25 pm.

IceMen Sweep Road Trip, Defeat Tulsa 4-2

Evansville IceMen — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:18:44 +0000

Tulsa OK: The IceMen swept the road series with a 4-2 win over the Oilers. IceMen overcome adversity to stretch their Turner Conference lead to 4 points. Todd Robinson finishes the night with 1 goal and 2 assists and the Star of the Game.

After nearly 10:00 of scoreless hockey, Josh Beaulieu put the IceMen on the board first on a short-handed laser set up by Todd Robinson. Brian Bicek would give the IceMen a 2-0 lead as the extra attacker when a delayed penalty was called. The Oilers would outshoot the IceMen 9-8 but could not connect on any of their shots.

The IceMen found themselves battling adversity early in the Second period as they would get called for 5 Penalties in the first 7:00 of the period. Just as the first 5 on 3 was expiring, Tulsa’s Mike Ullrich would catch Pier-Olivier Pelletier off guard to make it 2-1. Just as the 4:00 penalty on Phillipe Plante was expiring Steve Makway would be called for tripping to continue the Tulsa man advantage. With 0:11 left on the Makway penalty, Chad Langlais would get called for tripping at the 7:10 mark of the period. During this power play, Tulsa’s Dylan Clarke would tie the game at 2-2. The IceMen would get their first power play of the game at the 11:36 mark of the second. The Oilers would out shoot the IceMen 18 – 6 on the period.

The third period began with the IceMen a man down as Todd Robinson would finish his penalty carried over from late in the second. The game would remain tied at 2-2 until the 14:10 mark when Todd Robinson would get a rebound off of a Matt Gens shot. Robinson’s goal would give the IceMen a 3-2 lead. Tulsa would battle back pulling goaltender Steven Christie with 0:57 left in the game. Tulsa would crash the net but be unable to connect. Matt Pierce would catch a pass from Phillipe Plante to send one into the empty net of Tulsa, giving the IceMen a 4-2 victory in regulation.

IceMen Exterminate the Killer Bees to Take Turner Conference Lead

Evansville IceMen — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:44:25 +0000

Hidalgo, TX: The IceMen exterminate the Killer Bees with a 3-1 regulation win. With the series sweep, the IceMen move into sole possession of First Place in the Turner Conference. Bryan Gillis would get his 20^th victory of the season and his 13^th out of the 14 last games.

The IceMen’s Matt Pierce would get the action going early as he and the Bee’s Brady Leavold would drop the gloves just 1:20 into the game. The rest of the first period would be scoreless and uneventful with both teams having a power play a piece. The IceMen would outshoot the Bees 12-9 this period.

The Second stanza would begin scoreless and would remain that way until the 9:00 mark when Malcolm Gwilliam would score his 13^th goal of the season on a power play from Craig Lineker’s tripping penalty. The IceMen would carry the 1-0 lead into the second intermission.

Sean O’Conner would give the IceMen a 2-0 lead just 0:14 into a power play at the 8:16 mark of the third period. The Bees would cut the IceMen’s lead to 2-1 when Tomas Klempa would receive a pass from Brandon Campos. The Bees would pull their goaltender with 1:13 left to give them the extra attacker. The Bees would not be able to capitalize with the extra man as Chad Langlais would direct a perfect pass to Brian Bicek who would get the break away and score his 30^th goal of the season. This would give the IceMen a 3-1 lead with just 0:03 left.

IceMen Freeze the Bees in Shootout

Evansville IceMen — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:22:11 +0000

Hidalgo, TX: IceMen overcome suspensions, injuries and adversity to defeat the Rio Grande Killer Bees in Shootout. IceMen newcomer Chad Langlais scores first goal and wins the shootout 4-3. The IceMen remain tied for First Place with Ft. Wayne with one game in hand.

It would take almost half the first period before either team could find the net. Rio Grande Valley would find the net first at the 9:50 mark when Jason Dixon would put a pass from Nicolas Rioux deep in the net. The IceMen wouldn’t trail long as Todd Robinson would find Matt Gens at the top of the slot for a one-timer power play goal at 11:15. Dan Gendur would answer for the Bees at the 15:41 mark to give them the lead for the second time. Just 3:16 later Sean OConner would tie the game for the IceMen at 2-2. The score would remain tied into the intermission.

After a scoreless second period, both teams would go through most of the third scoreless until Brandon Campos would give the Bees the lead with 5:30 left in the game. Campos goal would come on a 5on three power play which found the IceMen with three concurrent minor penalties. The IceMen’s Karl Linden would get called for slashing and John Ronan and the IceMen bench would get called for Unsportsmanlike conduct. Just as the penalties expired Brian Bicek would tie the game for the third time. Neither team could score again in regulation.

The IceMen would be headed to their 11^th overtime game of the season. With a overtime record of 6-1-3 the IceMen were able to hold off the Bees by out shooting the 6-2 in the overtime period. Neither team would score and send the game to a shootout. Todd Robinson, Brian Bicek and Chad Langlais would all score for the IceMen with the winning goal being credited to newcomer Chad Langlais.

IceMen Weekly Notes 2/13/12

Evansville IceMen — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:08:51 +0000

EVANSVILLE ICEMEN WEEKLY NOTES 2/13/12

–THE ICEMEN COMPLETED A RIGOROUS REGIMEN OF 4-GAMES IN 5-NIGHTS WITH AN EXCELLENT RECORD OF 4(3-1-0), WINNING THE LATTER 2 CONSECUTIVELY.

–EVANSVILLE HAS SURGED BACK INTO A TIE FOR THE TURNER CONFERENCE TOP PERCH WITH ARCHRIVAL FORT WAYNE ON A RECORD OF 45(28-13-4) 60-POINTS WITH 1-GAME IN HAND ON THE KOMETS.

–WITH THEIR THRILLING COME-FROM-BEHIND 3-2 OT TRIUMPH FRIDAY NIGHT AGAINST DAYTON, THE ICEMEN HAVE ADVACNED THEIR HOME RECORD TO A SUPERB 24(16-7-1) WITH THEIR 16-HOME WINS BEING THE MOST IN THE CHL TURNER CONFERENCE AND SECOND MOST IN THE ENTIRE CHL BEHIND WICHITA’S 19.

–THE ICEMEN 3-2 OT TRIUMPH OVER DAYTON HALTED THEIR SEASON LONG 3-GAME LOSING STREAK AT HOME, THEIR LONGEST OF THE CURRENT CAMPAIGN. IT WAS THE ICEMEN FIRST VICTORY AT HOME SINCE JANUARY 27TH AND A 5-2 VICTORY VERDICT OVER BLOOMINGTON.

–THE ICEMEN HAVE WON THEIR LAST 2-STARTS ON THE ROAD; LAST 2(2-0-0), DEFEATING THE BLAZE IN BLOOMINGTON LAST TUESDAY NIGHT, 5-4 OTSO BEFORE DISPATCHING THE OILERS IN TULSA ON SATURDAY NIGHT, 4-1. THE ICEMEN ARE NOW 8(5-1-2) IN THEIR LAST 8-INVASIONS INTO HOSTILE TERRITORY.

–THE ICEMEN RECORD IN OVERTIME THIS SEASON STANDS AT 6(5-1-0) WITH ALL 5 VICTORIES COMING IN THE LAST MINUTE OF THE 5-MINUTE EXTRA SESSION. THE EARLIEST OT TRIUMPH AT 4:13 OF OT AND THE LATEST BEING AT 4:49 AND 4:59 OF THE OT PERIOD. EVANSVILLE IS 5(4-1-0) AT HOME IN OVERTIME AND 1(1-0-0) ON THE ROAD.

–IN THE OTSO THUS FAR THIS SEASON, THE ICEMEN HAVE COMPILED A MARK OF 4(1-3-0) WITH ALL 4 OTSO AFFAIRS TRANSPIRING ON FOREIGN ICE.

–AFTER 45-GAMES THIS SEASON, THE ICEMEN HAVE POSTED A RECORD OF 45(28-13-4) 60. ONE YEAR AGO AFTER 45-GAMES, THE ICEMEN RECORD WAS 45(16-23-5) 37-POINTS. EVANSVILLE HAS 12-MORE WINS, 23-MORE POINTS AND 10-LESS LOSSES THAN ONE YEAR AGO.

–ALREADY AFTER 45-GAMES, THE ICEMEN HAVE COLLECTED 7-MORE WINS AND 5-MORE POINTS THAN ALL OF LAST YEAR; 66(21-32-13) 55. EVANSVILLE’S 16-HOME WINS ARE 5 MORE THAN ALL OF LAST YEAR 30(11-13-6). THEIR 12-ROAD WINS ARE 2-MORE THAN ALL OF LAST SEASON; 36(10-19-7).

–AGAINST THE BERRY CONFERENCE THUS FAR THIS SEASON, THE ICEMEN HAVE POSTED A MARK OF 5(4-1-0). ALL OF LAST SEASON, THEY MANAGED A MERE 3-WINS OUTSIDE THEIR OWN TURNER CONFERENCE; 13(3-9-1).

–THE ICEMEN ARE THE CHL’S FOREMOST FIRST PERIOD TEAM, OUTSCORING THE OPPOSITION, 57-34 OVERALL; AT HOME: 32-19; ON THE ROAD: 25-15.

–THE ICEMEN ARE 26(20-3-3) WHEN THEY SCORE THE GAME’S FG; 25(18-4-3) WHEN LEADING AFTER THE FIRST PERIOD; 24(21-1-2) WHEN ENTERING THE THIRD PERIOD WITH THE LEAD.

–EVANSVILLE’S 9-SHG TIE FOR SECOND MOST IN THE CHL WITH BRIAN BICEK (4) AND TODD ROBINSON (3) RUNNING FIRST AND SECOND INDIVIDUALLY IN SHG ARTISTRY IN THE LOOP.

–THE ICEMEN PENALTY-KILLING UNIT REMAINS #1 IN THE CHL, OPERATING AT 86.2% WITH THE OPPOSITION BEING 29-210. THE 29-PPGA ARE THE FEWEST ALLOWED IN THE CHL. THE ICEMEN ARE 24 FOR THE LAST 25; 96%; 65 FOR THE LAST 72; 77 FOR THE LAST 85 AND 94 FOR THE LAST 104.

–THE ICEMEN ARE 14(11-3-0) ON FRIDAY NIGHTS THIS SEASON AND A PERFECT 5(5-0-0) ON THE ROAD.

–WHEN THE ICEMEN SURRENDER 2-GA OR LESS, THEIR RECORD IS A PERFECT 24(24-0-0).

–WHEN THE ICEMEN SCORE 4 OR MORE GOALS, THEIR RECORD IS 17(15-2-0).

–WHEN THE ICEMEN DEFEATED THE OILERS IN TULSA THE PAST SATURDAY NIGHT, 4-1, GOALTENDER PIER-OLIVIER PELLETIER HALTED A PERSONAL 6-GAME WINLESS SPELL; 6(0-5-1) WITH HIS FIRST VICTORY EXACTLY 2-MONTHS TO THE DAY OF HIS LAST TRIUMPH BACK ON DECEMBER 11TH AND 2-1 TRIUMPH AT HOME AGAINST BLOOMINGTON.

–ICEMEN ROOKIE GOALTENDER BRYAN GILLIS HAD BEEN IN GOAL FOR THE TEAM’S LAST 14-VICTORIES UNTIL PELLETIER’S TRIUMPH SATURDAY NIGHT AT TULSA. GILLIS IS 13(12-1-0) IN HIS LAST 13-STARTS AND SPORTS A SUPREME ROAD RECORD OF A LEAGUE-BEST 9(8-1-0). HIS OVERALL RECORD OF 24(19-4-1), .813 WIN PERCENTAGE IS THE BEST IN THE CHL. ON HOME ICE, GILLIS RECORD IS 15(11-3-1).

–TODD ROBINSON TOPS THE CHL IN SCORING WITH 45(15-50-65) WITH HIS 50-ASSISTS AND 21-PPA TOPPING THE CHL AS WELL. ROBINSON IS PRESENTLY ON A 6-GAME POINT STREAK WITH 6(4-7-11) AND 4-GAME GOAL STREAK WITH 4(4-5-9). HE HAS COMPOSED 16-MULTI-POINT GAMES INCLUDING MULTI-POINT GAMES IN EACH OF THE ICEMEN 3-WINS IN THEIR LAST 4-STARTS.

–BRIAN BICEK HAS CLIMBED TO 11TH IN CHL SCORING WITH 45(28-21-49) WITH HIS 28-GOALS TYING HIM FOR THE LEAGUE-LEADERSHIP. HIS SIX 2-GOAL GAMES LEAD THE ICEMEN CLUB AS DO HIS 4-SHG AND +19 RATING WITH THE LATTER RANKING HIM #3 IN THE CHL. IN HIS LAST 4(4-2-6) BICEK HAS NOTCHED 22 OF HIS GOALS IN THE ICEMEN LAST 27-GAMES.

–STEVE MAKWAY 44(4-30-34) CONTINUES TO LEAD THE LEAGUE IN SCORING AMONG DEFENSEMEN WITH HIS 30-ASSISTS BEING #1 AND 6-MORE THAN THE REST OF THE CHL BLUE LINE BRIGADE. IN HIS LAST 19(1-16-17).

–MATT GENS 45(7-23-30) RANKS 3RD IN CHL DEFENSE SCORING WITH HIS 23-ASSISTS RANKING RUNNER-UP AMONG THE DEFENSE BEHIND TEAMMATE STEVE MAKWAY.

–MATT GENS (3) AND PHILIPPE PLANTE (3) TOP THE LOOP IN GWG AMONG DEFENSE WITH GENS 11-PPA LISTED AS 3RD MOST AND PLANTE’S 4-SHA LEADING DEFENSEMEN.

–MALCOLM GWILLIAM IS 13TH IN THE CHL ROOKIE SCORING WITH 45(12-13-25). 11 OF HIS 12-GOALS HAVE BEEN SCORED IN THE LAST 21-GAMES.

–BRYAN GILLIS RANKS 3RD IN THE CHL WITH A 2.39 GAA WHILE HIS .925 SPCT TIES FOR SECOND BEST IN THE CHL.

–IN HIS LAST 11-GAMES, JOSH BEAULIEU IS 11(6-5-11) WTH HIS 5-GWG TOPPING THE TEAM AND HIS FIVE 2-GOAL GAMES RANKED 2ND BEST FOR EVANSVILLE.

–WITH HIS 9-POINTS THE PAST WEEK; 4(4-5-9), TODD ROBINSON (1,199) IS ONE POINT AWAY FROM PRO CAREER 1,200. 850-GAMES; 326-GOALS; 873-ASSISTS; 1,199-POINTS IN HIS ILLUSTRIOUS 13-YEAR PRO CAREER.

–BRIAN BICEK 251(95-109-204) HAS EXCEEDED THE 200-POINTS CAREER PLATEAU, NEEDING 5-MORE GOALS FOR 100. BICEK HAS PLAYED 187-CONSECUTIVE GAMES DATING BACK TO THE 2009-10 SEASON WHEN HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE IHL MUSKEGON LUMBERJACKS.

IceMen Win a Wild One in Tulsa to Move Into Tie For First

Evansville IceMen — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:54:49 +0000

Tulsa OK: The IceMen win a wild one in Tulsa. The IceMen score early and often to win 4-1 and move into a tie for first with Ft. Wayne.

The IceMen got things started early when John Ronan intercepted the puck deep in the IceMen zone. Ronan would get off a perfect centering pass to Brian Bicek who would go coast to coast to put the IceMen up 1-0. At the 8:12 mark of the period, Tulsa’s Captain Tyler Fleck would skate to the IceMen bench and strike Steve Makway. Makway would retaliate and would receive a Fighting Major and a Game Misconduct. Makway would be ejected and Fleck would receive only a 2:00 roughing penalty. The top ranked IceMen penalty unit would successfully kill off the lopsided 3:00 power play. The IceMen outshot the Oilers 12-8 for the period.

Josh Beaulieu got things started in a hurry for the IceMen at the 2:07 mark. Brian Bicek would add to the IceMen total just 0:14 seconds later. The IceMen would not be able to capitalize on three consecutive power plays. Tulsa’s would squeak their goal in on a controversial call. Jason Weeks would take a shot from the right faceoff circle that Pier-Olivier Pelletier would stop in between his pads. The whistle would blow stopping the play and P.O. would release the puck. The puck would slowly roll out from Pelletier’s legs and cross the line. The goal judge would signal goal and after several minutes, Referee Cory Piche would rule it a goal. This would make it 3-1. The IceMen would face their first penalty kill situation of the period at 15:46. During the ensuing power play for Tulsa, Todd Robinson would score his third short-handed goal of the season to make it 4-1. The IceMen would carry the lead into intermission.

The story of the third period was defense. Both teams held the other at bay until all mayhem would ensue at the 16:15 mark. Mike Sgroi would hit Tulsa’s Luke Lucyk dropping him to the ice. Tulsa goalie Ian Keserich would then leave the crease to go after Sgroi. A line brawl would break out that was culminated when Keserich would challenge IceMen goalie Pier-Olivier Pelletier. Pelletier would take the decisive victory in the bout. The IceMen would hold off Tulsa’s late charge of a 6-3 advantage during the ensuing power play.

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IceMen Survive Scare to Defeat the Gems 3-2 in Overtime

Evansville IceMen — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:03:15 +0000

Evansville, IN: IceMen survive late scare to defeat the Gems 3-2 in overtime. Todd Robinson was the hero of the night, scoring the game winner with just 0:34.3 seconds left in overtime. The IceMen improved to 27-13-4 on the season.

The IceMen started the game by putting pressuring on the Gems in their zone. The IceMen would light the lamp first when Malcolm Gwilliam redirected a slap shot from Matt Gens just 6:21 into the opener. Dayton enforcer Robin Richards squared off with the IceMen’s Mike Sgroi at center ice right off the ensuing faceoff. The IceMen took advantage of turnovers and loaded up the shots on goaltender Larry Sterling, but neither team could generate any further offense before the intermission. The IceMen went into the first intermission with the 1-0 lead, and would out shoot the Gems 9-4.

After a scoreless second period, the Gems tie the game 1-1 at the 15:44 mark, off a tip in from Andy Zulyniak. The game would remain tied until the closing minute of the third, when Dayton’s Brett Lutes would score with just 0:53 left in regulation. The IceMen would face the power play after a boarding penalty called on Gems captain Greg Labenski. IceMen’s Brian Bicek would score the tying point on the power play with 0:27 remaining to send the game to overtime. Shots for the third period were the IceMen outshooting Dayton 10-6.

Overtime saw almost 5:00 of back and forth hockey with neither team getting many shots on the goal. The IceMen would set up a charge late in the overtime when Brian Bicek and Matt Gens would set Todd Robinson up at the point to score the game winner with just 0:34 left.